Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. Titus 1:15-16

There is a dividing line between the pure and the defiled and its the regeneration of the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ foundational teaching “Unless you are Born Again, you wont see the Kingdom of Heaven” (John 3:3) This is the dividing line between a true Christian and a false convert. As the Apostle Paul says under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, “Unto the pure all things are pure” So who is the pure, and how can you become pure?

The pure are those who have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit, those who have been called by the Father and cleansed by the blood of Christ. You are alive in Christ and dead to sin (Ephesians 2) This is the only way to become pure by Christ, and when you have been made alive in Christ, the law of God is written on your heart, you now walk in the Spirit and not the flesh, therefor you have freedom in Christ, because you are no longer under the law but under grace, a concept the world can’t comprehend

But to those who have not been baptised by the Holy Spirit, they are still defiled, therefor they see the world in a depraved state. They live by the flesh and not the Spirit, they are driven by their carnal lusts and needs, which defiles their minds and bodies even further daily. They can’t see the beauty in the gifts from God because they are corrupted and tainted. 

However there are many who claim to be saved, many who claim to be Christians, some even leaders in the Church who are not regenerated. They are wolves in sheeps clothing, so how can you decipher? As the Apostle Paul says “They profess that they know God, but in works they deny him” As the Lord Jesus said “You will know them by their fruit” (Matthew 7) They claim to be Christians but their lives and actions tell a different story. They walk by the flesh and not by the Holy Spirit. 

The NKJV says “they are disqualified for every good work” Just like the Pharisees and Saudacees , there are many corrupt religious leaders in today’s Church, that are disqualified to be serving. What is the difference? They are unregenerate, and  without the Holy Spirit, you are not qualified to serve The Lord

In the words of The Lord Jesus Christ “Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8) Amen!